About Kip Kelly, AIA

Kip Kelly, AIAPresident, nest architecture inc.

Kip founded Nest Architecture, Inc. in 1995. Prior to starting his own firm, Kelly worked in the offices of Gensler, Charles Kober Associates, and Boss Agnew Architects. He studied engineering at the University of California at Irvine before graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture.

Kelly approaches each project with an eye toward integrating modern technology and space planning with contextual architectural styles. His successfully completed projects include the Notre Dame High School Center for Arts and Technology, the award winning Marty’s Music Store, St. Paul Medical Center, corporate headquarters for HQ Development, and custom residences on both East and West coasts.

His work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The Robb Report, AIArchitect, People magazine and California Real Estate Journal. His projects have also been featured on House & Garden Television.

Kip Kelly is a full professional member of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of The National Historic Preservation Trust. Mr. Kelly serves as the Chairman of the Historic Resource Committee of the Lebanon Valley Conservancy.